Various posts available. Number of hours to be worked per week varies. All posts may be subject to 7 day working in the future if required.

Are you interested in a rewarding job that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in our community and supports their independence? Are you someone who enjoys a challenge? If so, then read on.

Nottinghamshire County Council has been named the country’s most improved County Council in services for older people and people with disabilities (report by iMPOWER Consulting, 2018). We want to recruit Community Care Officers to join our pool of committed and professional staff who can be called upon to fill our vacancies and join our Adult Social Care teams.

Our vacancies span across all districts in Nottinghamshire and include working with our community of older and younger adults, as well as specialist services such as learning disability and hospital based teams. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us on our journey to ensure individuals are given the chance to live as best they can.

About You

You will have some experience of working with members of the public and the ability to work with people with complex needs. You will have experience of either paid employment or voluntary work in a caring and supportive environment and be able to undertake reviews and assessments. You will have the opportunity to work alongside social workers and other professionals to promote an individual’s independence and well-being. A full driving licence is required and access to a car for which mileage will be paid.

If this sounds like you, why not come and work for us and watch your career grow?

What we offer

A career pathway that provides a comprehensive induction, training and development

Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly

Excellent occupational pension scheme

Employee offers and discounts

Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays

Career break scheme

A right environment where you feel valued and supported

Employee counselling service

Special leave provision for employees with caring responsibilities and the observance of religious festival

We hold interview panels for this post every two weeks. Your application will be reviewed as soon as we receive it for consideration at our next panel.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

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